A/N: Sorry this is so short, but I've had a bit of block lately. Once we get past the next couple of chapters I will be able to update more regularly because I already have 4 more chapters completely written. So without further ado the next chapter.

Chapter VII

In the days that followed the most recent attack by Nate on Grace Spencer expressed his concern that she was so far away in Georgetown from not only himself, but the rest of the team as well. Grace was adamant that she would be fine that she would just take extra precautions and besides she pointed out Nate was back in jail where he belonged. The judge had refused bail, but Spencer was still concerned.

Four days after the attack Spencer spoke to Hotch about his concerns and the plan of action he wanted to take. Knocking on the door-facing Spencer cleared his throat waiting for Hotch to acknowledge him and invite him in. Looking up Hotch indicated that Spencer should come in. Closing the door behind him, Spencer moved to take a seat in front of Hotch.

"Reid, is everything alright?" Hotch had been watching the young man the last several days and knew something weighing on his mind. Reid weighed his words carefully before saying anything.

"No everything is not alright. I think its foolish that Anna Grace is continuing to live in the Georgetown area alone after everything that has happened. I don't like and I don't think she's safe. But well, you know your sister, she's stubborn."

"What would you like me to do? I assume you have a plan."

"I. . . ," Spencer hesitated momentarily thinking about how upset Hotch had seemed at the thought that his announcement a few months ago was going to be that Anna Grace was pregnant. "She won't' want to move back in with you and Haley, but I think she needs to be closer to Quantico. And I know Anna Grace and I haven't been together very long, but I think she would be safer living with me which would put her closer to Morgan, Prentiss, Garcia, and you." Spencer shifted uncomfortably in his chair as Hotch watched him. "I need your help in either convincing her to move voluntarily or in helping me move her without her knowing it."

Aaron smiled slightly at the thought of moving his sister's things into her boyfriend's apartment without her knowing that they were moving her. "I can tell you she won't move voluntarily. She'll fight you tooth and nail so, how do you propose that we move her without her knowledge?"

"We send her out for the day with the girls for some shopping and girl time. I think that if you, Morgan, Gideon, and maybe Anderson, go to her apartment we can have everything moved to my place by the end of the day."

Aaron thought for a few minutes. "I would make one change. Have just Garcia take her out and Haley, Prentiss, and JJ can help us pack her things to move them."

"That should work. We'll tell Garcia last because if we don't she might blow the whole set-up without meaning to."

"You do realize she's going to be pissed when she realizes what we've done right?"

"I know, but it'll be worth it to keep her safe." Standing Spencer moved to the door. "I'll find a date in the next fewweeks that is suitable and let everyone know. Thank you Hotch."

"You really love her don't you?"

Spencer stopped at the door hearing Hotch's question. Turning he said, "More than I knew it was possible to love anyone."

Hotch nodded smiling, "Wait till you have children together someday. It only gets better."

Flaming red Spencer simply nodded his head before leaving. Heading down the stairs to the bull pen he spotted Morgan sitting at his desk with no one else around. Approaching Morgan, Spencer cleared his throat. Morgan turned saying, "Hey pretty boy how's little Hotch doing?"

"She's doing better. She's stubborn though. I've asked her to move closer to Quantico and she's refusing. About that I have a favor."

"Do you want me to talk to Grace?"

"No talking to her when she's like this is like talking to a brick wall. No, I have a plan and I've just talked to Hotch about it and he's on board with my idea."

"Ok. So what is this plan of yours and how can I help."

"Sometime soon we are going to move Anna Grace into my apartment and not tell her what we are doing until it is done. A few days before I'm going to let Garcia know what we are doing and ask her to take Anna Grace out for a girl's day while the rest of us move things. I'm not telling Garcia before then because I don't want her to accidentally let slip what we are doing."

"Woah! You want to move all of Grace's things without telling her what you are doing? She's going to kill you; you know that right?"

"I know she's going to be furious at first, but it's the only thing I can think of to be relatively sure she's safe when we are out of town. At least this way Haley and Garcia will be nearby or even Anderson when it comes right down to it."

"And Hotch was ok with this?"

"Yes. It was actually his suggestion that we only have Garcia take her out and ask the other girls help us pack things."

"Alright. But I don't want to be there when little Hotch finds out what you've done. You're on your own when that happens."

"Fine. Thank you Derek."


Over the next week Spencer spoke to each of the team individually to request their assistance in moving Anna Grace's things. Everyone agreed to assist him on the chosen day. He spent the next two weeks gathering the necessary packing materials and arranging for a moving van to move everything in one trip. The Tuesday before the appointed moving day Spencer finally went to Garcia's office to ask for her assistance.

"Garcia?"

"What can I do for you boy wonder?"

"I need you to take Anna Grace out for a girls' day on Saturday."

"Not that I don't love a good girls day with Gracie, but what gives that you are requesting this girls day? Everything ok?"

"Yes and no. I'm concerned about Anna Grace being in Georgetown with all of us being closer to Quantico. I've tried to convince her to move closer, but she refuses. So on Saturday while you are out on a girls day with her the rest of the team will be moving Anna Grace into my apartment."

"She's gonna be pissed when she finds out."

"I wish everyone would stop saying that like I don't know her well enough to know she's going to be angry, but I want her safe. I want to know that when I leave town you and Haley are nearby. I can't lose her Garcia."

"Simmer down doll. I'll do it. What time do you want me to suggest when I call her?"

Thinking for a moment Spencer said, "Tell her you'll meet her at our favorite breakfast dinner at 9:00. Make reservations for a spa and I'll pay for it. Just make sure you keep her busy until at least 4:00."

"Alrighty. Hang on and I'll call Grace now."

Nodding Spencer took a seat and waited.

"Hey Grace its Garcia. We haven't had a girl's day in a while and I thought we should do one on Saturday. I was thinking breakfast and then some time at the spa and maybe shopping."

Spencer couldn't hear Anna Grace's response, but Garcia nodded, smiling as she listened to Grace's response. Finally, she gave Spencer a thumbs up before saying, "9:00 sound good? I can meet you at that place you and Reid are always raving about. Alright see you then. Bye Grace."

"Ok boy wonder Grace will be out of the way by 9:00. What's the plan for afterwards? Do you want me to meet you at your place or are you going to meet us back at her empty apartment?"

Spencer looked thoughtful for a moment before responding, "I think it would be best if we meet back at my place. That way when I'll have her at home when Grace gets angry at me." Standing Spencer moved to leave Garcia's office. "Thank you again for helping out Garcia. It means a lot to me."

"Anytime Reid. That's what family does for one another."

Smiling he nodded before heading back to his desk.